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This 1986 Yakovlev Yak-52 Is a Remarkably Versatile ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
The Cold War-era Yak-52 served for years as a military airplane, but developed a following among civilian aerobatic and ...
The Soviet Fighter That Swarmed the Skies in WW2
According to the Allies, one of the most critical aspects of winning World War II was establishing air superiority over ...
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Yak-9 Represents a Rare Breed Among Warbirds
The Russian Yakovlev Yak-9 was one of the smallest and lightest combat fighters fielded by any combatant during World War II. Its high power-to-weight ratio gave it excellent performance ...
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Sukhoi Su-15 and Yakovlev Yak-38: Russia's Forgotten Fighters
The Yak-38 (NATO reporting name “Forger”) made her maiden flight on January 15, 1971, and entered into official operational service with Soviet Naval Aviation on August 11, 1978, According to ...
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P-51 Mustang Vs Yak-9: How The Iconic Fighters Compare
The Yak-9 was lightweight and maneuverable, constructed largely from wood due to endemic metal shortages in the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, the Mustang was fast and reliable, with an all-metal ...